GETTING OUR FALL ON...

The Bitter-Sweet Rhythm of the Seasonal Business When the Coast is Clear Every small business owner in a seasonal resort town knows the exact day the world changes. Almost overnight, the frantic, high-octane energy of the tourist season vanishes. The traffic jams disappear, the long lines at the counter dissolve, and a sudden, striking quiet settles over the streets and beaches. In his poignant track, "When the Coast Is Clear" (originally from the 1986 album Floridays), Jimm

He's not much different than his owner. Little, feisty, a bit persnickety, calm most of the time, loving but not on command; definitely on his terms, guarded with his acceptance of who he lets in, protective of his people and funny. Our walks together are always special and just us - exploring, Oliver sniffing, me noticing everything. This week we were able to sneak away for a few days to Lancaster PA and our favorite hotel The Inn at Leola Village . After a perfect nights

As we reminisced about the past, our memories were so vivid they evoked a deep nostalgia for those times. I began to reflect on what "being homesick" truly signifies. Can I express that feeling or thought in writing so that others might grasp it?

As the leaves turn to vibrant shades of orange and gold, and the air becomes crisp and cool, there's no denying that fall has arrived....